This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2003. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

U.S. Polymers Safety Record

ST. Louis, MO · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 01/28/2003

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, U.S. Polymers in ST. Louis, Missouri has 74 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 40 classified as serious and $8,785 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1976 to 2003.

U.S. Polymers, located in ST. Louis, Missouri, was last inspected by OSHA in 2003. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 74 violations on file, 40 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $8,785.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

74 Violations
15 Inspections
40 Serious
$8,785 Penalties
Serious?
40 ($8,185)
Other-than-Serious?
32 ($400)
Repeat?
2 ($200)
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 4 inspections (11 total) since 1976
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1985
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1984
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1976
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (9 total) since 1976
OSHA initially proposed $42,550 in penalties for U.S. Polymers, later reduced to $8,785 — a 79% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
11 citations $1,600
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
9 citations $175
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
8 citations $1,000
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
6 citations $1,330
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
4 citations $2,090
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/28/2003 Planned? ST. Louis, MO 8 $525
07/29/1992 Follow-Up? ST. Louis, MO 1 $0
04/21/1992 Follow-Up? ST. Louis, MO 9 $1,800
08/23/1991 Referral? ST. Louis, MO 28 $3,370
12/04/1985 Planned? ST. Louis, MO 1 $0
11/06/1985 Planned? ST. Louis, MO 0 $0
06/08/1984 Accident? ST Louis, MO 2 $1,900
03/30/1981 Complaint? ST Louis, MO 0 $0
03/30/1981 Complaint? ST Louis, MO 1 $0
03/28/1977 Follow-Up? ST Louis, MO 0 $0
02/01/1977 Complaint? ST Louis, MO 1 $90
12/16/1976 Follow-Up? ST Louis, MO 0 $0
08/16/1976 Follow-Up? ST Louis, MO 0 $0
05/11/1976 Planned? ST Louis, MO 0 $0
04/02/1976 Accident? ST Louis, MO 23 $1,100

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